Over-the-air (OTA) software updates have become common on new cars. But how long do they take? What do they do? Our experts ...

Episode 498 of the “Talking Cars with Consumer Reports” video podcast discusses our electric vehicle range test and the ...

With so many different brands of vehicle batteries available these days, it can be tough to decide what to buy. Our brand ranking is here to help.

The 2027 BMW i3 is the newest of the German automaker’s “Neue Klasse” EVs, which feature an electric-first design, powerful ...

The Econocraft 65-E is part of the Car Batteries test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Car Battery models like the 65-E are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Life: ...

Every year, Consumer Reports names its 10 Top Picks—those cars, SUVs, and trucks that excel in our tests and member surveys. These are exceptional models that are easy for us to recommend, and they ...

If you stack federal and state incentives, your next ride could be an amazing deal — with lower maintenance and fuel costs.

Without a working car battery, you're unlikely to get very far. It's worth knowing the lifespan of a typical battery so you're not caught dead on the roadside.

Although this car is relatively popular, its predicted reliability ratings from Consumer Reports are low due to issues with ...

No EVs are immune to having problems, even ones that fetch high sales. Per Consumer Reports data, you may be better off ...

The midsized Q6 E-Tron SUV is Audi’s first vehicle to use the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture that will be the basis for future Audi and Porsche EVs. It shares elements of its underlying ...